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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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City of Olney City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Martinsville City Council met Sept. 10

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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City of Marshall City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Altamont City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Neoga City Council met Sept. 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Gilman City Council met Sept. 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Clay County school districts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

School districts in Clay County carried over $18.9 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 61.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Clark County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Clark County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Clay County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Clay County in the second quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Crawford County taxpayers give $63,512 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Crawford County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wilhour announces traveling office hours for Carlyle, Centralia and Salem

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has announced a schedule for his Traveling Office Hours Program.

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GoKnights shares updates on basketball practice and school events at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

#GoKnights has posted several updates about upcoming events at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School in early September.

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Pritzker faces criticism over SAFE-T Act and handling of crime in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has recently criticized the federal government regarding the possible deployment of the National Guard, stating: “If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me, not time or political circumstance, from making sure you face...

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Halbrook files bills opposing mandatory student mental health screenings in Illinois public schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced two bills aimed at challenging a recent law that mandates mental health screenings for public school students in Illinois.

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Coles County districts used up to 20% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 used the largest share of its debt limit in Coles County during fiscal year 2024, at 3.4% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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$44,581 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 8, 2025

In July, Richland County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Miller: 'If Pritzker had his way, illegals in Illinois would be given cars to drive, a house to live in, and monthly cash payments'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Chris Miller, a state representative from Illinois, has expressed support for federal officials challenging state laws that grant undocumented students in-state tuition and scholarships.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Richland County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 8, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Richland County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met September 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, September 8